What is another word for phalaropes?
Pronunciation: [fˈalɐɹˌə͡ʊps] (IPA) 
Phalaropes are medium-sized wading birds that are renowned for their ability to swim. They are known by different names based on their habitat, color or behavior. The most common synonym for phalaropes is sea-waifs, referring to their migratory behavior. Another synonym for phalaropes is shorebirds, due to their affinity for coastal environments. Wilson's phalaropes are also called "grey phalaropes" due to their coloring. The red phalarope has a distinctively colored plumage, earning it the nickname "red-necked phalarope". Both species of phalaropes are collectively referred to as "phalarops", and are characterized by their unique feeding behavior of swimming in circles to create a whirlpool, which brings food to the surface.
